Xiao Jinxing looked at Bai Mowan.

Looked at the tears at the bottom of her eyes.

Looked at the despair in her gaze.

For a long time, in his life, there was only one Bai Mowan.

Only she accompanied him through the toughest times.

Only she gave him the warmth of humanity, keeping him from living like a walking corpse.

The promises he once made to her.

Those heartfelt vows.

Still vivid in his mind.

Bai Mowan’s kindness to him, still vivid in his mind.

Xiao Jinxing remained silent.

As if he couldn’t speak.

Too much weighed on his chest, unable to respond.

Bai Mowan saw Xiao Jinxing like this.

Suddenly, her heart shattered.

In the past, Xiao Jinxing would certainly not hesitate.

Nor would he be so silent.

His silence was only because he wavered.

His feelings for her had truly wavered.

But she didn’t blame Xiao Jinxing.

It was Ye Qichi who was too clever.

Ye Qichi, to win over Xiao Jinxing, had nearly lost his life several times.

She would be moved too.

Xiao Jinxing was never a cold-hearted person; he just closed himself off, keeping people at a distance to avoid getting hurt.

Once he opened his heart.

He was a person who knew how to repay kindness.

That was the case with her.

It was the same with Ye Qichi.

But she would not let go.

In her previous life, she failed to understand her own feelings and was utterly hurt by Xiao Jinsen.

In this life, she could not miss Xiao Jinxing again.

She wanted to make up for, the regrets of their last life.

She said, "I will, always wait for you."

Bai Mowan spoke these words.

Tears slid from the corners of her eyes.

Xiao Jinxing felt a slight pain in his chest.

Bai Mowan could easily touch his heart.

Her tears, made him feel heartache.

But he restrained himself, not helping her wipe them away.

And he restrained himself.

Not giving her any response.

Bai Mowan waited for a while.

In the end.

She did not get any initiative from Xiao Jinxing.

Even though she could see Xiao Jinxing’s concern for her.

Bai Mowan got up and ran away from before Xiao Jinxing.

The heartache inside.

Indescribable.

At this moment, Xiao Jinxing’s mind was also filled with Bai Mowan’s tear-stained face.

Bai Mowan was different from ordinary noble daughters, perhaps because she was born into a family of generals, she didn’t often shed tears.

But for him.

She cried heartbreakingly.

Xiao Jinxing clenched his fists.

He didn’t know why, but he just couldn’t let go of Bai Mowan.

It hurt him like a knife to see her in pain.

But he couldn’t bring himself to make any more promises to her!

Xiao Wu beside him also saw all of his master’s emotions.

He couldn’t let go of General Bai.

After all, having loved General Bai for so many years, how could he just let go.

It was clear he didn’t love her that much anymore.

Yet he was unwilling to admit it.

And he was unwilling to accept his feelings for the Princess.

So.

The Prince couldn’t bear to settle his emotional debts, and in the end, he was definitely the one who suffered!

...

Ye Qichi was confined and starved for a whole two days.

She pondered, with the Prince’s vengeful nature, he would definitely take it to extremes.

Meaning, he would make her go without food and water for three days.

Yet on the second day.

A soldier brought her food.

It was quite rich.

Ye Qichi’s eyes sparkled the moment she saw the food.

She felt she could eat a whole cow.

So, without any regard for her image, she devoured the food heartily.

She also drank almost a whole pot of tea.

The way she ate was utterly disheveled.

Xiao Jinxing appeared before Ye Qichi and immediately saw her unrefined manner.

Ye Qichi glanced at Xiao Jinxing.

Not caring, she continued to eat boldly.

Xiao Jinxing frowned deeply.

Several times he wanted to speak, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

Silently watching Ye Qichi, she swiftly cleared all the food before her.

After finishing the meal.

Ye Qichi burped loudly without any concern.

Damn it.

Finally felt revived on the spot.

Ye Qichi stretched lazily and stood up from the soft couch.

She walked past Xiao Jinxing as if he wasn’t there.

As if blind to his presence.

Xiao Jinxing suddenly grabbed Ye Qichi’s arm.

Ye Qichi rolled her eyes.

And then formally bowed, "Greetings, Your Highness, Prince Chen."

Xiao Jinxing’s expression grew even uglier.

Normally, Ye Qichi would directly call him by his name.

Every time she addressed him formally, he felt it was sarcastic.

"Where are you going?!" Xiao Jinxing asked coldly.

"Just now, Lord Wu, a subordinate of the Prince, informed me. My imprisonment and fasting ordered by the Prince have ended. Now I want to go out for a walk, to stretch my legs. May I?" Ye Qichi asked Xiao Jinxing.

Xiao Jinxing sternly advised, "Behave yourself."

"After starving for two days and nights, almost dying, how dare I not behave?! From now on, I’ll avoid General Bai whenever I see him," Ye Qichi deliberately said.

Xiao Jinxing could naturally sense her sarcasm.

"Any other orders?" Ye Qichi asked respectfully.

Xiao Jinxing coldly said, "No!"

His tone was very unkind.

"Then I shall take my leave," Ye Qichi bowed and then left.

She had just walked a few steps.

"Stop!" Xiao Jinxing suddenly called out to her again.

Ye Qichi really held back her temper.

Did Xiao Jinxing really think she had no temper?!

Famished for two days, although now full and quenched, the resentment still lingered.

Don’t provoke me.

Watch out or the poison needle might just kill you!

Ye Qichi glared intensely at Xiao Jinxing.

Watching as he walked step by step towards her.

Ye Qichi clenched her fists.

If she indulged herself even slightly, Xiao Jinxing could have been punched into a panda.

That moment he suddenly reached out his hand.

His fingers neared her lips.

Ye Qichi suddenly opened her mouth.

At that moment, she was absolutely furious.

She bit down hard on Xiao Jinxing’s finger.

With all her strength.

Xiao Jinxing’s brow tightened.

The pain in his finger made his face darken.

Ye Qichi vented for a long time.

Only when she truly tasted blood did she let go of her teeth.

Then she calmed down.

Calmly thinking.

How many more days would Xiao Jinxing imprison and starve her?

"Feeling better now?" Xiao Jinxing asked Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi didn’t respond.

"Military camps are different from other places and also different from the Imperial Palace. In the palace, one needs only to follow the emperor to ensure safety. But in a military camp, one must not only manage superiors but also win the hearts of soldiers. Hence the saying, whoever wins the army’s heart wins the empire," he explained.

It seemed he was still trying to explain something.

Actually, there’s no need for explanations.

Ye Qichi mostly understood.

Initially, it might seem like Xiao Jinxing’s favoritism.

But there certainly was favoritism.

However, after being reminded by Gu Xingchuan, she also roughly understood Xiao Jinxing had other considerations.

He had to maintain the dignity of Bai Mowan, after all, she has to lead troops into battle.

And he had to justify to the soldiers to ensure their absolute loyalty and bravery in battle!

Xiao Jinxing could think far more thoroughly than ordinary people.

Otherwise, with nothing at all, he couldn’t have reached this position.

"Wipe the rice grain off your mouth," Xiao Jinxing did not explain much further, his eyes focusing on the corner of Ye Qichi’s mouth.